tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35916152228162155892024-02-08T07:44:04.816-08:00the Constant CookMelanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-74375580729304316182011-03-16T09:22:00.000-07:002011-03-16T09:27:12.784-07:00Black Bean Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting<span class="Apple-style-span" >I know..it sounds weird but it is delicious!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div><meta charset="utf-8"><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >3 eggs</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 T melted butter</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 1/4 cup cocoa powder</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 tsp salt</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 tsp vanilla </span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><meta charset="utf-8"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 tsp baking powder</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 3/4 cup white sugar</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 cup flour</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">Blend black beans and eggs in blender. Mix in everything else in a bowl. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, let cool. Top with:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">Peanut butter</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">powdered sugar</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">milk</span></span></div>Melanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-70402187496722515332011-02-15T20:34:00.000-08:002011-02-15T20:36:02.763-08:00Thai Red Chicken Curry<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <meta equiv="Content-Style-Type" content="text/css"> <title></title> <meta name="Generator" content="Cocoa HTML Writer"> <meta name="CocoaVersion" content="949.54"> <style type="text/css"> p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times; min-height: 14.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia; min-height: 19.0px} p.p4 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia} span.s1 {text-decoration: underline ; color: #000bf2} table.t1 {width: 784.0px} td.td1 {width: 780.0px; padding: 4.0px 4.0px 4.0px 4.0px} </style> <table width="784.0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="t1"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Saute:</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 T canola or peanut oil</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 onion chopped</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Then add and and saute for 1 minute:</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 cloves minced garlic</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Mix in, bring to simmer, cook for 12 minutes:</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 C coconut milk</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 C chicken stock</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 T fish sauce</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 T brown sugar</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >½ tsp salt</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 zucchini, sliced</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 red pepper, julienned</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Then add and cook for 8 minutes (until chicken is cooked):</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 chicken breasts sliced (uncooked)</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >When everything is done, mix in:</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 T lemon juice</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle" class="td1"> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 T basil</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="p3"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
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<br /></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="Apple-style-span" >This delicious recipe was taken (and slightly adapted) from <a href="http://www.mediterrasian.com/delicious_recipes_thai_curry.htm"><span class="s1">Mediterrasian</span></a></span></p>Melanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-31067569671350590852011-02-05T00:28:00.001-08:002011-02-05T00:30:00.029-08:00Chicken/Salmon Lemon SauceSooo yummy and great for marinating or baking. (one of our favorites)<br /><br />Mix:<br />1/4 C chicken broth<br />1 T lemon juice<br />2 T oil<br />1 T soy sauce<br />1 T garlic<br />1 tsp sugar<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1 tsp pepper<br />1 T rosemary<br /><br />Mix together and marinate meat and grill, or pour over meat and bake.<br /><br />So good!<br />(from my mom)Melanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-10084331207852888172010-12-12T10:16:00.000-08:002010-12-12T10:21:05.425-08:00Gypsy SoupThis is a recipe from my dear friend Kristin. Yummy!<br /><br />Saute:<br />2 T olive oil<br />2 C chopped onion<br />1 1/2 T garlic<br />1 stalk celery ,inced<br />2 C peeled, diced sweet potatoes<br /><br />Add Seasonings & saute for 5 more minutes:<br />1 tsp salt<br />2 tsp paprika<br />1 tsp turmeric<br />1 tsp basil<br />dash of cinnamon<br />dash of cayenne<br />1 bay leaf<br /><br />Add 3 cups water (or 3 cups stalk) Simmer for 15 minutes<br /><br />Add & Simmer for 10 more minutes:<br />2 diced medium tomatoes<br />1 medium diced bell pepper<br />1 1/2 C cooked chick peas (can be canned)<br /><br /><br />Delicious!Melanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-86146149369351618252010-12-12T10:10:00.001-08:002010-12-12T10:16:23.413-08:00Thanksgiving StuffingThis is a wonderful recipe from my Grandma Monroe. (Which I have modified) So good!<br /><br /><br /><br />1 Loaf of Bread (Toast & Cube)<br />1 Stuffing Mix (Miss Cubinsons)<br />1 package bacon (cooked and crumbled)<br /><br />Saute:<br />4-5 stocks of celery (diced)<br />1 onion<br /><br />pour on top of the bread crumbs<br /><br />Add:<br />1-2 chopped apples<br />2/3 c pecans<br />2/3 c dried cranberries<br />1 can water chestnuts, drained & chopped<br />2-3 tsp salt<br />2-3 tsp pepper<br />2-3 tsp sage<br /><br />Mix and then add the following:<br />1/2 c melted butter<br />1/2 c- 3 cups warm water (just enough to make everything moist)Melanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-80085908484656216472010-12-04T22:13:00.002-08:002010-12-04T22:16:41.856-08:00Cranberry & Maple Bread2 1/2 C flour<br />1 1/4 c sugar<br />2 tsp baking powder<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />3 eggs<br />6 T butter, melted<br />4 T maple syrup<br />3 cups fresh cranberries<br /><br />Bake at 375 for 50 to 55 minutes, in a 9x5 greased panMelanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-24640142032084535822010-12-04T22:13:00.001-08:002010-12-04T22:13:43.236-08:00Cheese Puff Muffins<dl><dt><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#000000;">2 cups all-purpose flour<br /> 1 tablespoon baking powder<br /> 2 tablespoons granulated sugar<br /> 1 teaspoon salt<br /> 2large egg<br /> 1 1/4 cup milk<br /> 1/4 cup vegetable oil<br /> 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese</span> </dt></dl> <ol><li><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#000000;">Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a bowl. Set aside.</span> </li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#000000;">In a small bowl, combine together egg, milk and oil. Add egg mixture at once to dry ingredients. Stirring mixture only until the dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Spoon into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup half to two-thirds full.</span> </li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#000000;">Bake in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Let cool on wire rack.</span> </li></ol> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#000000;">Makes 1 dozen muffins.</span></p>Melanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-49704032288810214992010-10-24T23:21:00.001-07:002010-10-24T23:24:52.848-07:00Praline Pumpkin DessertMix:<br />1 can Pumpkin<br />1 can evaporated milk<br />3 eggs<br />1 C sugar<br />4 tsp pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)<br /><br />Pour into greased 9x13 pan.<br /><br />Mix:<br />1 box Yellow or Spice cake mix<br />2/4 C butter<br />1 1/2 C pecans or walnuts<br />Sprinkle over the top of the pumpkin mixture<br /><br />Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes. Top with whip cream. Yum.<br /><br /><br />Rating: 9<br />Recipe from MomMelanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-11786606282819446422010-10-24T23:17:00.001-07:002010-12-19T09:14:22.441-08:00French Apple Pie with Crumble TopMix:<br />4-5 peeled & sliced apples<br />1 cup sugar<br />2 T tapioca<br /><br />Let set for 15 minutes, then pour into pie shell<br /><br />Mix:<br />1/2 C brown sugar<br />1/2 C oats<br />1/4 C softened butter<br />1/3 tsp cinnamon<br />(mix dry then cut in butter)<br /><br />Sprinkle crumble top over pie, and pat down a little bit.<br /><br />Bake at 350 for 1 hour<br /><br /><br />Rating: 10<br />Recipe from MomMelanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-56186672395263759232010-10-22T00:21:00.000-07:002010-10-22T00:25:42.313-07:00Spinach & Egg SaladMix together:<br /><br />Baby Spinach<br />4 green onions, sliced<br />3/4 c grape tomatoes, halved<br />4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered<br />1/4 c walnuts<br />1/8 c sunflower seeds<br /><br />Toss with Italian dressing<br />or optional dressing as follows:<br /><br />2 T olive oil<br />1 T lemon juice<br />1/2 T white balsamic vinegar<br />1/2 tsp tarragon leaves<br />1/4 tsp sea salt<br />1/4 tsp pepperMelanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-27786254512036865082010-10-22T00:17:00.001-07:002010-10-22T00:21:05.218-07:00Crock Pot Chicken CurryPut in crock pot:<br /><br />2-3 pieces thawed chicken<br />2-3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced<br />1 onion<br /><br />Mix and pour over:<br />2/3 c orange juice<br />1 tsp salt<br />1/4 tsp pepper<br />3 T curry powder (might need more or less depending on curry)<br />2 tsp garlic<br /><br />Cook low for 5-6 hours<br /><br />(Rating: 10)Melanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-7974197925979199052010-10-22T00:14:00.000-07:002010-10-22T00:16:31.438-07:00Pumpkin MousseMix:<br />1 1/2 cup milk<br />1 package butterscotch pudding<br /><br />Add:<br />1 cup whip cream<br />1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />1/2 tsp all spice<br />1 cup pumpkin<br /><br />Mix all ingredients together and let set in fridge. Top with more cool whip and pecans if desired.Melanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591615222816215589.post-89995101891729238782010-10-22T00:10:00.000-07:002010-10-22T00:11:37.158-07:00Yellow Split Pea SoupSaute:<br />2 T olive oil<br />4 diced yellow onions<br />5 diced carrots<br />5 diced celery<br />5 diced red potatoes<br /><br />add while sauteing:<br />1/2 tsp garlic powder<br />1/2 tsp pepper<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1 tsp marjoram<br />1 tsp thyme<br />1 bay leaf<br /><br />Add to:<br />8 cups chicken broth (or 2 T bullion with 8 cups water)<br />1 pound rinsed yellow split peas (a little more than 2 cups)<br />2 cups water (if needed)<br /><br />Bring to boil, then simmer on low for 2-3 hours.<br /><br />(rating:10)<br />*recipe from my sister SheralieMelanie Burkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15970718397366295382noreply@blogger.com0